Foundation Fieldbus Error (FFAI)

Hi All,

is there a list of possible causes and recommended action for each FFAI block error bit? and also, is it possible to mapped all plantweb alert (for example, Electronic Failure under FAILED_ALM) to the control module level?. 

Our client is trying to bring all the diagnostic to PI system.

Thanks.

  • BLOCK_ERR

    Block configuration error = Check block configuration
    Link configuration error = Check block links
    Simulate active (enabled) = Simulate active (enabled) (info, not an error)
    Local override = Local override (info, not an error)
    Device “Fault State” set = Device “Fault State” set (info, not an error)
    Device needs maintenance soon = Check device detailed diagnostics
    Sensor failure = Check sensor wiring, Replace sensor element/module
    Output failure = Check output wiring, Replace output module
    Memory failure = Replace circuit board
    Lost static data = Replace circuit board
    Lost non-volatile data = Replace circuit board
    Readback check failed = Check output wiring, auxiliary power (electric/air/hydraulic)
    Device needs maintenance now = Check device detailed diagnostics
    Power-up = Wait for device to turn on
    Out-of-Service = Check Mode of this block and the resource block